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How far is Taipei from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Taipei (Taipei Songshan Airport) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers / 1142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Taipei (TSA) is 2031 miles / 3268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 28 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Taipei Songshan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Taipei

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Taipei. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1314.136 miles
  • 2114.897 kilometers
  • 1141.953 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1313.126 miles
  • 2113.272 kilometers
  • 1141.076 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Vientiane to Taipei?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Taipei generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Taipei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).

Airport information

Origin Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E
Destination Taipei Songshan Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TSA
ICAO Code: RCSS
Coordinates: 25°4′9″N, 121°33′7″E